tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post3069523090183916699..comments2024-03-26T05:18:01.915-04:00Comments on Portable Teacher: Words SwimLee Ann Spillanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-84547137637007694442013-06-26T08:56:42.531-04:002013-06-26T08:56:42.531-04:00Thanks, Jen. On re-reading, I'm sure I should ...Thanks, Jen. On re-reading, I'm sure I should have a comma in there after the introductory element, but acckkk... sometimes it all runs together. Thank YOU for putting in the time to connect us and cheer us on during Teachers Write. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-2345384205966575692013-06-26T08:54:01.125-04:002013-06-26T08:54:01.125-04:00Oh, Cathy, thank you. I sometimes think I have a v...Oh, Cathy, thank you. I sometimes think I have a voice, but then I can't find it or maybe it sounds too familiar to me, or it hides (the writer struggles). I'm glad you hear music in my words--what a compliment. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Here's to lots of happy writing ahead!Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-15706398741180392242013-06-26T08:51:01.330-04:002013-06-26T08:51:01.330-04:00Thanks, Katherine! Lots of swimming ahead for the ...Thanks, Katherine! Lots of swimming ahead for the summer. You enjoy it too and keep us posted about the running.Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-89329462841506313662013-06-26T08:49:48.225-04:002013-06-26T08:49:48.225-04:00Luckily the pool is heated up here in Petoskey!Luckily the pool is heated up here in Petoskey!Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-25449497868161296222013-06-26T08:49:24.471-04:002013-06-26T08:49:24.471-04:00Me either Jennifer. You can't teach what you d...Me either Jennifer. You can't teach what you don't do. It's as true for reading as it is writing.Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-52408808978816483432013-06-26T08:48:42.608-04:002013-06-26T08:48:42.608-04:00Thanks, Deb, I think I forced it a bit at the end,...Thanks, Deb, I think I forced it a bit at the end, but it's fun to play around with the connection. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-14890197844287707462013-06-26T06:48:05.391-04:002013-06-26T06:48:05.391-04:00I love this line in particular: "When I write...I love this line in particular: "When I write what I ask my students to write I learn." What a great reflection on what Teachers Write is all about. And i love that you notice that you struggle with the same things your students struggle with. It's so interesting how writing can be so universal in that way. So many people start of Teachers Write feeling scared to share their work with others or even scared to write anything down because it might not be good, and those seem just as scary to students. So excited you'll be participating in Teachers Write!Jen Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253968450319192514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-55191760881607668612013-06-25T23:47:12.692-04:002013-06-25T23:47:12.692-04:00Lee Ann,
I always enjoy stopping by your blog. Th...Lee Ann,<br />I always enjoy stopping by your blog. There's something about the rhythm of your sentences, the way you adjust sentence length to change your reader's pace, the way you put words together that gives your writing a music-like quality. My eyes just float across the page no matter your topic. <br /><br />You took me back to when I first remember thinking like a writer. It was fourth grade (interestingly about the same time as you). Our teacher was spending time in a poetry unit. I enjoyed writing poetry and playing with words. For the first time I felt like I was making decisions much like a writer. I hadn't really thought about it before. <br /><br />I'm thankful to have some time to focus on writing in the summer. I'm glad you will be participating in Teachers Write. I will look forward to following.<br /><br />Cathy<br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-68844509519000303862013-06-25T22:57:43.741-04:002013-06-25T22:57:43.741-04:00Lee Ann - so glad you are a part of Teachers Write...Lee Ann - so glad you are a part of Teachers Write AND that you got back in the pool. I love swimming - so peaceful. Good luck! Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-87609788867190655822013-06-25T21:38:57.033-04:002013-06-25T21:38:57.033-04:00You did such a great job connecting your swimming ...You did such a great job connecting your swimming to your writing...love it. Although I would love to fully commit to Teacher's Write, I know I just don't have enough time this summer. I am going to follow along and write some of the prompts., though. Can't wait to see what you are writing!Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-41628832596105720122013-06-25T20:34:53.278-04:002013-06-25T20:34:53.278-04:00I love the way you drew connections between your s...I love the way you drew connections between your swimming and writing! We've been talking a lot in our Writing Project Summer Institute about how our writing mirrors our students' experiences, and our little community reflects the same struggles and triumphs that our students will have. I can't imagine how people try to teach writing without experiencing this for themselves!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7204430968023166999.post-60135041051695274632013-06-25T18:35:53.836-04:002013-06-25T18:35:53.836-04:00Lee Ann, I too dipped into the writing pool this w...Lee Ann, I too dipped into the writing pool this week, but not into the swimming pool yet. Even in southern Michigan the pool still feels too cold. Happy writing!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.com